More Local Music News Than Fighting Navy SEALs

It's not every week that Arcade Fire returns to the suburbs whose ennui inspired a Grammy-winning album, but it is every week that we bring a brimming local music roundup for all of our Rocks Off readers. Without further ado, we present the latest installment of Magnolia City Mixtape.

Hot off the proverbial presses: Tickets for Kings of Leon's July 30 show with Band of Horses at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m. at livenation.com.

Friendly reminder: Young Girls' EP release show tonight has moved from Warehouse Live to 2115 Commerce.

Square And Compass wants everyone to get rowdy at shows, and is prepared to reward fans for doing so.

Been itching to hear a new Robert Ellis track? Check his Facebook page, where he's uploaded the song "What's In It For Me." New West also announced the track listing for Robert's upcoming album, Photographs, and provided us with a first look at the album cover.

American Fangs is planning to unleash five new songs at their May 13 show.

Z-Ro turns in a lengthy studio update via his YouTube channel, including a freestyle and a phone call from his manager.

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Finally, here's a cause that we fully support. Joel from Fired For Walking announced that the in addition to their own records, their label Four Letter Music is going to begin issuing a series of singles by other artists. The goal is to pair up acts that might otherwise not cross paths. Best of luck, Joel - we can't wait to see what comes of it.